A Case of Postpartum Takotsubo (Stress) Cardiomyopathy.

Fadi KandahTanya DeolPooja DhruvaZachary ChandlerThaer MusaGladys Velarde

Published in: Case reports in cardiology (2022)

Takotsubo (stress) cardiomyopathy (TCM) is usually triggered by psychological and/or physical stress. Most often, it is seen in postmenopausal women. Cases of TCM related to pregnancy are rare. We present a unique case of a 35-year-old, two-day postpartum female who was diagnosed with TCM.

Keyphrases

postmenopausal women
bone mineral density
heart failure
stress induced
physical activity
mental health
preterm birth
heat stress
pregnant women
atrial fibrillation